'AI adoption is entering a new phase': AMD report finds AI PCs are becoming an increasingly common sight in the workplace - so what can they do for you?
AI PC adoption is moving beyond experimentation, with most companies now planning, piloting or deploying AI-powered devices in the workplace. These machines are delivering faster performance, reduced latency, and are increasingly seen as critical for productivity and security. Knowledge workers are benefiting the most, as AI PCs enable local execution of tasks with improved privacy and lower cloud dependency.
- ▪Over four in five organizations are either planning, piloting or deploying AI PCs, signaling a shift toward mainstream adoption.
- ▪70% of companies report faster performance and reduced latency with dedicated AI PCs, and 59% view high-performance NPUs as critical.
- ▪Two in three companies observe increased employee productivity, with AI PCs serving as secure local execution hubs or interfaces for cloud-based AI agents.
- ▪81% of study participants have meaningful knowledge of AI PCs, prioritizing productivity, innovation, and security over futureproofing alone.
- ▪Key benefits cited include lower latency, enhanced privacy, improved security, and potential reduction in cloud computing costs.
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Pro 'AI adoption is entering a new phase': AMD report finds AI PCs are becoming an increasingly common sight in the workplace - so what can they do for you? News By Craig Hale published 28 April 2026 AI PCs are actually delivering returns already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / James Holland) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Most companies are planning, piloting or deploying AI PCs nowHigh-performance NPUs are "critical" – performance and security benefits are keyThe most popular use cases show AI PCs being most useful for…
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